Special Constables

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1. How many special constables were registered with your force as at 1stNovember 2014?
2. What was the attrition rate for your special constabulary for the last recorded 12 month period (please define if any specials left to join the regulars)?
3. What was the total number of hours worked by your special constables for the last recorded 12 month period?
4. How many of your special constables currently have Independent Patrol Status (as defined by the Home Office)?
5. Please list each different role description for your special constabulary officers and the department that they work in.
6. Please describe any plans to increase the number of and/or roles to be undertaken by special constables in the future.